What’s On guide: Where to celebrate finishing your exams in and around Burton
With exam season drawing to a close we take a look at some of the top ways to celebrate. From adventure filled days out to leisurely strolls, pamper sessions and personal karaoke booths there is something for everyone however you fancy letting your hair down and celebrating the end of exam season.
By Cheryl Morris of Creative Word PR
Tenpin Derby
Derby Indoor Activities | Celebrations in Derby | Tenpin
From karaoke to laser tag and Escape Rooms, there is plenty to keep you entertained. Blast out a tune singing your favourite tracks with your mates in one of the special soundproof karaoke rooms. Take on the new laser tag course, enjoy a round of ten pin bowling or put your escape skills to the test with one of the three themed escape rooms. With lots to keep you entertained including arcades and a café Tenpin is the perfect place to hang out with friends and let off some steam.
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre
Learn to Ski in Swadlincote - Snowsports Centre Swadlincote
Take to the slopes and try your hand at skiing or snowboarding. Swadlincote Snowsports Centre offers an assortment of winter sports on the Swadlincote dry ski slope. From skiing and snowboarding to sno-tubing and tobogganing it is the perfect adrenaline fuel escape bringing the wintery slopes to the Midlands.
Go Karting
Outdoor Go Karting Lichfield, near Burton on Trent
Head to the track and take on 450m of outdoor racing at Midland Karting. The perfect escape for adrenaline fuelled fun, grab your friends and take on the twists and turns of the track as you race to be crowned the karting champion.
Field Sport UK
If you are looking for something different why not get out in the wild and try some back-to-basic activities such as clay pigeon shooting, archery, air rifle shooting, shelter building, bushcraft survival skills or axe throwing. Test your skills and see if you and your friends could survive living in the wild or head to the shooting range and try and beat the clock to hit the targets or play a tune trying to hit the tubular hanging bells.
Paint a pot
Pots and Prosecco at POMS | The Mug Tug | Barton Marina
Get creative and paint a pot at Barton Marina’s Mug Tug Ashore. With over 400 unique pottery shapes to start from you are sure to find something that sparks your imagination. Sit back and relax as you create your masterpiece which will be glazed and fired for you to collect and take away as a memento of the day.
Explore the countryside
About East Staffordshire – DISCOVER EAST STAFFORDSHIRE
East Staffordshire is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in the midlands with miles of green space to get out and stretch your legs. From off-roading and climbing hills to exploring stepping stone laden streams, miles of rolling fields, woodland and open space there is something for everyone however challenging you are looking for your walk to be. Lace up the walking boots and why not explore some of the local walking tracks as you unwind in nature enjoying the fresh country air.
Footgolf
Shobnall Footgolf, Staffordshire, Footgolf Frenzy
Footgolf is a perfect blend of football skills set on a giant golf style course. Kick the ball around 12 holes of footgolf with different challenges and obstacles to test your skills. Burton’s course is located at Shobnall Leisure Complex and is 911 yards making it ideal for beginners and more advanced players looking for a fun day out.
Spa
Day Spa Experiences at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire | Barons Eden
If you are looking for a more chilled out break after the stresses of exam season why not visit one of Burton’s spas. Hoar Cross Hall has a minimum age limit of 16 for its spa facilities. So, whether you have just finished your GCSE or A Levels you could kick back and relax in the saltwater pool with its starlit cave or explore the benefits of hydrotherapy with the aqua massage facilities. The NEW outdoor spa terrace also offers three spa pools, crackling fire pits, a healing juniper log sauna and cabanas for lounging in the summer sun.
Burton Radio’s What’s On guide is produced by Cheryl Morris of Creative Word PR. Each month we look at upcoming events and attractions in and around Burton. From family days out to new restaurant openings and theatre trips it is designed to help you explore the many things going on in and around our town.
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